Glucose Measuring Module And Insulin Pump Combination
First Claim
1. A method of measuring the glucose level of a diabetic using a modular glucose measuring module and insulin pump combination comprising:
- (a) attaching a glucose measuring module comprising means for measuring glucose in a blood sample to a watertight insulin pump housing, using a mechanical clasp comprising a quick attach and release mechanism, the attaching including engaging a lip of the quick attach and release mechanism with a lip-engaging portion of the pump housing, so that insulin pump housing fits in an aligned fashion with glucose sensor module;
(b) inserting a glucose test strip in the module;
(c) contacting the glucose test strip to a blood sample;
(d) determining data relating to a glucose value based on said sample using a microprocessor in the module;
(e) transmitting said data wirelessly from said module to said insulin pump and converting said data to a glucose value using a microprocessor in said pump;
(f) displaying said glucose value on a display on said pump; and
(g) detaching the clasp and module from the pump housing.
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Abstract
A combination glucose measuring and insulin pumping device is described. The two major components, a glucose measuring module and an insulin pump, are held together by a quick attach and release mechanism. Communication between the glucose measuring module and the insulin pump is by a wireless modality. The glucose measuring module determines the glucose level in a sample, and wirelessly transmits the data to the insulin pump, where the data are stored in a memory, and are available for visual display on the insulin pump, and for incorporation into selection of appropriate protocols for the rate of insulin infusion by the pump into the patient.
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1. A method of measuring the glucose level of a diabetic using a modular glucose measuring module and insulin pump combination comprising:
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(a) attaching a glucose measuring module comprising means for measuring glucose in a blood sample to a watertight insulin pump housing, using a mechanical clasp comprising a quick attach and release mechanism, the attaching including engaging a lip of the quick attach and release mechanism with a lip-engaging portion of the pump housing, so that insulin pump housing fits in an aligned fashion with glucose sensor module; (b) inserting a glucose test strip in the module; (c) contacting the glucose test strip to a blood sample; (d) determining data relating to a glucose value based on said sample using a microprocessor in the module; (e) transmitting said data wirelessly from said module to said insulin pump and converting said data to a glucose value using a microprocessor in said pump; (f) displaying said glucose value on a display on said pump; and (g) detaching the clasp and module from the pump housing.
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2. A method of measuring the glucose level of a diabetic using a modular glucose measuring module and insulin pump combination comprising the steps of:
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(a) attaching a glucose measuring module comprising means for measuring glucose in a blood sample to a watertight insulin pump housing, using a mechanical clasp comprising a quick attach and release mechanism, wherein the attaching comprises a single step that need not be followed by a locking step; (b) inserting a glucose test strip in the module; (c) contacting the glucose test strip to a blood sample; (d) determining data relating to a glucose value based on said sample using a microprocessor in the module; (e) transmitting said data wirelessly from said module to said insulin pump and converting said data to a glucose value using a microprocessor in said pump; (f) displaying said glucose value on a display on said pump; and (g) detaching the clasp and module from the pump housing in a single step that need not be preceded by an unlocking step. - View Dependent Claims (3)
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4. A method of measuring the glucose level of a diabetic using a modular glucose measuring module and insulin pump combination comprising the steps of:
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(a) attaching a glucose measuring module comprising means for measuring glucose in a blood sample to a watertight insulin pump housing, using a mechanical clasp comprising a quick attach and release mechanism affording a connection having mechanical stability that is sufficient to ensure that the glucose sensor module and insulin pump remain coupled during normal use; (b) inserting a glucose test strip in the module; (c) contacting the glucose test strip to a blood sample; (d) determining data relating to a glucose value based on said sample using a microprocessor in the module; (e) transmitting said data wirelessly from said module to said insulin pump and converting said data to a glucose value using a microprocessor in said pump; (f) displaying said glucose value on a display on said pump; and (g) detaching the clasp and module from the pump housing. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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